Opportunities From: Metro United Way's Volunteer Connection

It's that time of year again where you taste the best plant-based dishes at our Vegan Cook-off. We need volunteers to help with set up and take down.

Join Change Today, Change Tomorrow in supporting our Feed the West Free Grocery Distribution, Monday-Thursday from 11 AM to 2:30 PM (at the latest). If you're new to volunteering, please review our Feed the West Volunteer Handbook before your first shift.

INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEERS/ NON-CORPORATE TEAMS: 
Before working your first shift, please attend our Monthly Volunteer Meeting for an orientation about volunteering at Feed the West. The meeting is every third Friday, 1 pm at Baxter Community Center. You can register via the Metro United Way shift or contact Cayla to let us know you're coming

** If you have more than ten volunteers, we have several other ways to activate and engage your group outside of our food program. Please reach out to Cayla to coordinate these opportunities. **

Description: 
A usual shift has tasks like

DAYS AND LOCATIONS:
Monday
Shawnee Community Center
609 South 37th Street
Time: 11 AM - 2 PM
Volunteers needed: Four (4)

Tuesday
Park-hill Community Center
1703 South 13th Street
Time: 11 AM - 2 PM
Volunteers needed: Six (6)

Wednesday
Molly Leonard Portland Community Center
640 North 27th Street
Time: 11 AM - 2 PM
Volunteers needed: Four (4)

Thursday
Baxter Community Center
1125 W Liberty St
Time: 11 AM - 2 PM
Volunteers needed: Four (4)

Help us canvass the Russell neighborhood and pass out flyers for our upcoming 5k on August 29th. Volunteers will canvass cars, knock on doors, and talk to neighbors. No experience needed; we'll train you.

Date: Thursday, July 23rd
Time: 1pm - 3pm
Location:  Sheppard Park| 1601 Magazine Street

Bring a friend, and bring water!

Help us canvass the Parkland neighborhood and pass out flyers for our upcoming 5k on August 29th. Volunteers will canvass cars, knock on doors, and talk to neighbors. No experience needed; we'll train you.

Date: Wednesday, July 22nd
Time: 1pm - 3pm
Location: Muhammad Ali's Historical Home | 3302 Grand Avenue

Bring a friend, and bring water!

Help us canvass the Shawnee Neighborhood and pass out flyers for our upcoming 5k on August 29th. Volunteers will canvass cars, knock on doors, and talk to neighbors. No experience needed; we'll train you.

Date: Tuesday, July 21st
Time: 1pm - 3pm
Location: Shawnee Community Center | 607 South 37th Street

Bring a friend, and bring water!

Thank you for committing your time and energy to the Farmers Market 2026! Your participation is crucial in making this event a success and a positive experience for our community. Below, you’ll find important details regarding your roles, schedules, and overall event logistics.

Event Date & Time:

Location:

Volunteer Assignments & Schedules:

Check-In: Upon arrival, please check in at the Registration Tent where you will receive your instructions. This is also where you can leave personal belongings in a secure area.

Dress Code: Comfortable clothing and shoes are recommended.

Breaks and Refreshments: Refreshments will be available at the Volunteer Tent. We have scheduled breaks for everyone, and you can coordinate break times with your co-volunteers and supervisors.

Emergency Contacts:

Lace up for our 4th Annual 5K: What The Hell is That Smell

Thank you for dedicating your time and energy to make a positive impact in our community. Your efforts are crucial in helping us understand local grocery store environments better, which in turn helps us advocate for healthy, accessible, and equitable food options for everyone.

The Grocery Store Assessment Form is a tool designed to evaluate the quality, affordability, and accessibility of food options available in local grocery stores. Your input will help us generate valuable data that will inform our initiatives, partnership opportunities, and outreach programs.

As you complete this form, you'll be asked a series of questions about the grocery store you are assessing. These may include:

This assessment is expected to take approximately 20-30 minutes of your time. Feel free to take notes or photos as you move through the store to assist you in filling out the form accurately.

All information collected will remain confidential and will only be used for the purpose of improving the food environments in our community. Specific stores will not be identified in any public reports without their explicit permission.

Your insights are invaluable to us, and we are incredibly grateful for your contribution. Let's work together to make our community a healthier and more equitable place to live!

Please proceed to the assessment questions: https://forms.gle/M9ABGHU7oxxbArNr7 

Thank you for your commitment and support!

The Change Today, Change Tomorrow Team.